Place posters around the classroom.

PostersPosters

Co-ParentingCo-Parenting

The marriage ends.The family continues.

Parenthood is FOREVER!

Let children be CHILDREN.

At all ages children need:At all ages children need: Routines Talk/Listen Friends Both Parents Reassurance

Grief is a natural part of divorce.

Let your child continueto love both parents.

A child’s positive self-esteem depends upon

good feelings about both parents.

Disappointment is enough. There is no need to add

blame and guilt.

A parent-child relationship is special.

Co-parenting is lifelongCo-parenting is lifelong.

Divorce is a family change, not an end.

10 Things Children Say10 Things Children Say10. I LOVE YOU BOTH.

9. MY EVENTS – RECITAL, GRADUATION, HOSPITALIZATION, WEDDING -- ARE NOT A TIME FOR YOU TO FIGHT.

8. DON’T FIGHT ABOUT THE STEPPARENTS.

7. DON’T FIGHT WITH THE STEPPARENTS.

6. BE HAPPY YOURSELF.

5. TALK ABOUT ME WITHOUT FIGHTING.

4. LIVE IN THE SAME TOWN.

3. YOU DECIDE. I DO NOT WANT TO CHOOSE ONE

OF YOU AND HURT THE OTHER.

2. DON’T GET MAD WHEN I TELL YOU HOW I FEEL.

1. PLEASE STOP FIGHTING.

10 Things Children Say10 Things Children Say

Divorce is good for children.Divorce is good for children.• Lawyer’s children! • Keep going back to court.• Your fees can pay for your lawyer’s

kid’s college education.• Is this how you want to spend your

money?• Why not spend it on your own child

instead?

Respect the Father’s parenting style.